Contributed by: Tutor Mentor Connection, originally posted here: http://tutormentor.blogspot.com/2017/03/as-youth-grow-to-become-adults-many.html. This morning my neighbor neighbor reminded me that your success in life “is largely dependent on the parents who birthed you“. I added, “and the place where you were born“. It’s Sunday, so this is my sermon for the day. I hope those who are spiritual…

It’s not easy asking questions about your loved one’s recovery. Stick to these guidelines to help you carefully approach the topic. Contributed by: TheRecoveryVillage.com, originally published here: 5 Guidelines For Talking To A Loved One In Recovery. It can sometimes be awkward for individuals who are not in recovery themselves to broach the topic with a loved…

This post was inspired by Caring 4 Our Kids or Caring4OurKids.com. Their website has a great summary of what they are about and who they are: We are a group of parents who have children on the Autism Spectrum or who suffer from inflammatory diseases such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia. Recent studies suggest…

Former NOLA police chief to speak at Cure Violence lecture Ronal Serpas, professor of practice, criminology and justice at Loyola University New Orleans and former police superintendent of New Orleans, is the speaker for the Third Annual Leeuwenhoek Lecture, hosted by Cure Violence (The parent organization of Cease Fire Link to website). Serpas will speak on the…

At the town hall meeting we will: • Dialogue with you about operational plans for the school and seek your input/ feedback on this. • Establish channels to garner your continued support of Serenity Academy Chicago. • Discuss ways you might be of service to the school. • Because of your attendance at this meeting,…

Peace Hub Chicago’s Resource Database by: David John Coleman II, LCSW, CADC developer at ChicagoResourceHub.com The Chicago Peace Hub, established in 2010, is a violence prevention initiative composed of many of Chicago’s Leading Social Service Agencies, whose goals are to increase engagement in support programs and services of Chicago’s youth ages 12-24 years old, enhance communication and…

HIV/ AIDS Counseling and Testing Sites ChicagoLand and Illinois And STD Clinics Counseling and testing sites provide anonymous or confidential testing as indicated in the below table. Anonymous testing is consented voluntary testing conducted without a client’s identifying information being linked to testing or medical records, including the request for testing or test results. Confidential…

From: DCFS Illinois Statewide Provider Database SPDInfo lists single and reoccurring events like free workshops, job fairs, skill training, seasonal camps, etc. which can be useful for you or the families/clients you serve!